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MO HB349
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Newman
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AI Summary
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Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions when an employee or applicant provides written documentation from a health care provider, unless it creates an undue hardship
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Employers cannot deny employment opportunities based on refusal to accommodate pregnancy-related limitations or force employees to accept unwanted accommodations
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Employers cannot require employees to take leave if another reasonable accommodation is available for pregnancy-related conditions
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Protects individuals from retaliation for opposing unlawful practices or participating in investigations under this section
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Requires the Missouri Commission on Human Rights to promulgate implementing rules and submit annual reports to the governor and general assembly on complaints filed and their resolutions
Legislative Description
Establishes the Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act
Last Action
Referred: Workforce Standards and Development(H)
5/15/2015